Scientists working for organisations backed by the Australian
government say they are working on methods that will turn plants
into 'biofactories', capable of producing oils that can replace
petrochemicals.
Provital group presented an energising ingredient especially for
men's skin at In-Cosmetics, adding to the growing number of
ingredients designed to boost ATP production in the cell.
Global compliancy is increasingly important for suppliers of personal care ingredients and fine chemicals. Liam Doherty, global marketing manager for Angus Chemical, spoke about the importance of this for the company's Ultra PC range of amino alcohols.
Silab has launched an anti-ageing ingredient targeting an area of
the upper dermis that the company has recently identified as
crucial in the fight against wrinkles.
Eastman has developed an enzymatic process for novel esters to provide manufactures with customized anti-aging ingredients. Jim McCaulley, the company's personal care marketing manager, discusses the features of the technology and the evolving demands...
Israel-based IBR claims a new study it has commissioned
demonstrates that its range of pyhtoene and phytofluene Colorless
Carotenoids can help boost the properties of a number of key active
ingredients.
CP Kelco introduced two new ingredients at In-Cosmetics in
Amsterdam including a microfibrous cellulose blend to help green
chemists create stable formulations.
Rhodia has released a pearlising agent and "green" surfactant at
In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam that are both formulated to help
manufacturers tackle rising costs.
Connecticut-based fine chemicals player Momentive has chosen to
highlight the launch of its new multipurpose ingredient Velvesil FX
at the In-Cosmetics show in Amsterdam.
France-based Gattefosse has launched a new ingredient for under eye
bags and shadows at In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam, hoping for success
in the burgeoning male anti-ageing market.
National Starch Personal Care has launched a range of organic
biopolymers at In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam to help formulators create
certified products that offer high performance.
A key market trends presentation on the global cosmetics industry
given at In-Cosmetics Amsterdam highlights the fact that continued
industry growth is likely to be driven by global marketing
campaigns that take into consideration...
Helix BioMedix says it has been issued with a US patent
for more than eighty peptides for use in cosmetics and in skin
care, a move that aims to strengthen the companies position in this
category.
Advanced Nanotechnology (ANT) and the Dow Chemical Company have
entered into a distribution agreement regarding ANT's ZinClear-IM
sun protection products.
An extract of canola could be used in sun protection and anti-aging
formulations to protect against skin cancer, say scientists from
product developer KGK Synergize.
Finland-based nanotech ingredients provider Kemira Specialty says
it will use the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show as a platform to
launch a new addition to the UV-Titan sunscreen family.
Croda USA has merged the marketing management role for botanicals
with skin care and makeup in order to better apply its botanicals
expertise to the cosmetics market.
Microalgae company Cyanotech will focus on marketing its
antioxidant BioAstin for the human cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and
nutritional supplement markets.
Germany-based Dr Straetmans has created a fungicidal
ingredient that it claims is a major development in the search for
natural alternatives to conventional preservatives.
Hallstar has unveiled a new multifunctional sunscreen ingredient
that combines silicone and a photostabilizer to provide what is
claimed to be enhanced UVA and UVB protection.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is highlighting a study
conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) alleging
risks associated with the sunsceen ingredient oxybenzone.
Cognis Nutrition and Health is combining three of its ingredients
in a novel way to target the European skin care market with,
initially, functional beverages.
A new multi-functional emulsifier that is said to simplify
formulation has been launched by Lipo Chemicals, aimed at the
growing market for increasingly sophisticated but compatible
ingredients.
Polymer company Bayer Material Science will launch its new line of
polyurethanes designed for cosmetics applications at the
In-Cosmetics trade show in Amsterdam.
The continued growth in male grooming products, combined with the
development of emerging markets is helping to further grow the
world market for shaving products.
Ingredients supplier Cosmetochem is the latest in a growing number
of companies to offer sustainably sourced ingredients that promise
to bring benefits to the indigenous communities.
An anti-ageing active based on an extremely rare form of apple stem
cells has been launched by Mibelle Biochemistry, promising to
protect skin stem cells and slow the senescence of hair follicles.
Safic-Alcan has updated its UK catalogue from its Spanish
subsidiary with personal care ingredients that explore the latest
market developments including the shiny hair trend.
Netherlands-based ingredients provider DSM has launched a new form
of Vitamin A oil that is said to conform to increasingly tighter
formulation requirements for a range of personal care products.
Tapping into the need for personal care products dedicated to more
mature consumers, the market for foot care products is set to boom,
but success means that products also have to follow key market
trends.
Croda has released a new amino-acid complex that taps into the
growing popularity of cashmere along with a guide to its other
protein-based ingredients.
They've already created a big buzz in the food world over their
rich anti-oxidant properties, now a US esthetician is launching a
skin care treatment featuring Açai berries.
More and more food ingredients are being used in cosmetic products,
a trend that is reinforced by the latest launch from Pure
Cosmetics, which is described as a 'nutritionally-designed' skin
care range.
Heralded for its beauty properties since Egyptian times, Donkey
milk is experiencing a revival as it features in a new
Swiss skin care line for babies and women.
Peering into the future and guiding businesses through the hottest
emerging trends from infomania to maturalism is the theme of James
Harkin's Big Ideas: The Essential Guide to the Latest Thinking.
France-based personal care contract manufacturer Parfum d'image has
changed its name to MAESA, reflecting its more global scope
following a recent business acquisition in the US.
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